The Yaesu FT-747GX from 1987 is a compact, affordable HF station covering 160 through 10 meters with 100 watts output on SSB/CW. Its double-conversion superheterodyne receiver tunes continuously from 100 kHz to 30 MHz, FM was an optional add-on, and 20 memory channels are retained by a lithium backup battery.
Highlights
Continuous coverage 0.1-30 MHz, double-conversion superheterodyne receiver20 memory channels with priority function, lithium backup batteryCAT remote control, 20 dB attenuatorFM available as an optional add-onCompact, budget-friendly entry-level base station